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东南

dōng nán

HSK 3

Meaning

  • southeast

Definition

指东南方向，即介于东和南之间的方向。

Southeast direction, between east and south.

Usage

常用于表示地理位置、方向或指代中国东南部地区。

Commonly used to indicate geographic location, direction, or refer to the southeastern region of China.

Examples

  • 1 台风正朝东南方向移动。（The typhoon is moving towards the southeast.）
  • 2 我家住在城市的东南角。（My home is in the southeast corner of the city.）
  • 3 中国东南沿海地区经济发达。（The southeast coastal region of China is economically developed.）
  • 4 指南针指向东南。（The compass points southeast.）
  • 5 他来自东南省份。（He comes from a southeastern province.）

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